Wilson County, NC Eviction Risk
11 cities · 57,335 residents · Avg 6.1/10 (Elevated) · Updated6.1Avg score
7.0Highest city
4.7Lowest city
28.9%Rent burden
$891Median rent
D+2.92020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Wilson County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucama, NC | 1,205 | $980 | 22.9% | 7.0 |
| 2 | Saratoga, NC | 291 | $800 | 37.4% | 6.7 |
| 3 | Stantonsburg, NC | 958 | $919 | 33.8% | 6.6 |
| 4 | Wilson, NC | 48,370 | $971 | 28.4% | 6.5 |
| 5 | Kenly, NC | 2,359 | $787 | 28.3% | 6.5 |
| 6 | Sims, NC | 522 | $1,027 | 51.0% | 6.1 |
| 7 | Fremont, NC | 943 | $912 | 32.5% | 6.0 |
| 8 | Black Creek, NC | 749 | $868 | 25.3% | 6.0 |
| 9 | Bailey, NC | 422 | $814 | 19.9% | 5.8 |
| 10 | Eureka, NC | 224 | $865 | 14.4% | 5.4 |
| 11 | Elm City, NC | 1,292 | $859 | 24.1% | 4.7 |
About Wilson County
Wilson County spans 11 cities serving approximately 57,335 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 6.1/10. The county voted Democratic by 2.9 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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